Patrick Metcalfe scored the lone goal for the ‘Caps in the 45th minute, winning the ball in midfield with the help of Kamron Habibullah before firing home a powerful strike. Metcalfe’s tally levelled the score at 1-1, however Daejeon’s In-Hyeok Park struck twice late to seal the victory.

“It was an incredible experience,” said Whitecaps FC Development Squad head coach Nick Dasovic. “There were 20,000-plus boisterous fans here tonight and what an experience in terms of the quality of opposition. I told the kids after the game, when they bring on their number nine and don’t rest him for a game like this, it means you guys obviously did something to motivate them. He comes on and scores a few goals, but our kids learned a lot tonight.”

This was the 13th time Daejeon hosted the International Friendly Soccer Match Event – sponsored by South Korea’s local media outlet, Joongdo Ilbo. Daejeon, who currently compete in the Korean second division, are also the former club of Whitecaps FC midfielder Inbeom Hwang.